International Record Price Achieved at Auction

Wiiralt, one of the most loved Estonian artists, was born on a country estate near St. Petersburg in the late 1800s. He moved to Tallinn as World War I broke out, and began his art studies in that period.

According to curator Tiina Abel of the Kumu Museum in Tallinn, Estonia: “The most fantastic drawings and prints belong to the period between 1925 and 1933, when the artist followed the bohemian way of life and was possessed by his work…It was a turning point. After that, Wiiralt radically changed his way of life.”

Provenance:

Direct from the artist’s personal collection in Estonia and passed down through the family to the consignor.

International Art

Waddington’s International Art department presents a rich diversity of original artworks from the Old Masters to the 21st century from around the world.
We are the leading Canadian auction house showcasing International art from collections in Canada and an ever-increasing number of works of art from collections outside of Canada.
The combination of our expertise and our global network ensures the highest standards of authentication and research. Rare and important paintings, drawings, sculptures, fine prints and photographs are offered in themed auctions such as American, British, Continental, Modern and Old Masters.

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Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson

Specialist

Susan Robertson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts History degree from the University of Toronto. She has devoted her entire career approaching 40 years in the fine art industry authenticating and appraising thousands of recorded artists’ works from the Old Master period to the 21st century.

Susan served on the National Archives Appraisal Board (NAAB) of Canada, Ottawa since 1987 for two decades. Her comprehensive expertise in International art (and Canadian art, particularly Historical Canadian artworks by International artists stationed in early Canada) has made her a respected advisor and appraiser to both federal and provincial governments. She has also served on other appraisal committees at various archives in Ontario and has provided appraisals for donation for the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum and others. Susan is an Accredited Member of C.P.A. (The Canadian Association of Personal Property Appraisers).